Pellejas Dam

Adjuntas County, Puerto Rico (near UTUADO)

River/Stream: PELLEJAS RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
50 ft
Dam Length
—
Reservoir Storage
280 acre-ft
Year Completed
1950
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
22,700 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2020-01-10

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
PR00008
State
Puerto Rico (PR)
Coordinates
18.21049, -66.70640
Age
76 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.